I just needed to say it, please, don’t judge me for this

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I’ve been feeling lost, like i’m doing everything right but still not quite right. I show up, i smile, but inside it’s hard to keep up the act. Sometimes, i just want peace, not perfection. If you ever felt this way, you’re not alone

Comments

  1. HouseLeftOnFire Avatar

    You’re definitely not alone. I hope you find the peace you need.

  2. Flimsy-Hedgehog-503 Avatar

    I know the feeling. So many people talk about wanting to make it big or the dream job. I just wanna sit around and relax.

  3. avid-learner-bot Avatar

    What’s this obsession with “keeping up appearances” and why does striving for perfection feel like a toxic trap?
    How can we shatter those suffocating expectations and breathe again?

  4. Oxfordjo Avatar

    Not judging, I hear you and feel you too. Been here, still here most of the time… Got nothing of any use to offer I’m afraid – I have no idea what I am doing let alone giving advice to others but I just wanted to let you know you aren’t alone in feeling this and please don’t do anything mean to yourself as you are worth so much more than you may realize ☺️

  5. EyYoBeBackSoon Avatar

    Idk if it could help to try to actually have other people’s small achievements/victories make you happy. Even like celebrating a dog finding a new rock or stick to play with. Make the small things important for yourself and others.

  6. KangarooObjective362 Avatar

    The way things are going in our country before long. I think a lot of people will be changing their idea of the dream. Safety family happiness…

  7. Jusstryn Avatar

    No judgement friend. I’ve been there but no longer am! My advice would be search for your personal peace, not perfection; It doesn’t exist, it’s not achievable because it’s not real. Do what brings you peace, and then slowly your smile will become real. Best of luck, you’ll get through this down chapter because that’s all it is, one chapter that is the book of your life and you’ve got a lot more to write.

  8. Late-Memory-8491 Avatar

    I feel u, everyone always talks abt being perfect and wanting so much in life but sometimes it’s just so draining to actually do it
    But all we can rly do is just keep going on with life and hope for the best

  9. marcus_frisbee Avatar

    What is this perfection you speak of?

  10. StuckNkansas Avatar

    Totally understand

  11. Topacey Avatar

    You have not been judged

  12. Impressive_Sweet6810 Avatar

    I’m the complete opposite. I can’t fake it, I can’t smile, I can’t make small talk — and what I want more than anything is to be “perfect” like everyone else

  13. Yournewmommyyyx Avatar

    Sometimes perfection is a trap that stops us from enjoying the things we should. Rather than trying to be perfect, stay relaxed, enjoy all the little things you do and trust me, you’re going to be fine. Speaking from experience cos I’ve been there, almost everyone of us has!

  14. AdWorried7253 Avatar

    You have no one to please but yourself. Get to it.

  15. Creepy-Brick- Avatar

    Oh I know this feeling so well, it could be my best friend when I am in the worse mood of my mind.